Teacher - Science Caminos Dual Language Program (BMS) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides grade-level instruction 100% in Spanish as part of the Caminos Dual Language Program in Chelsea Public Schools that serves students in Grades 6-8 at the Browne Middle School. The Caminos Teacher will work collaboratively with grade level Caminos teachers, as well as service providers to support students’ bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic language acquisition in both languages. The qualified candidate must be bilingual and biliterate, knowledgeable in language acquisition practices, and highly collaborative.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
Ability to work with diverse population
Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish
Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction
Meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the time designated
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Provide instruction support to struggling students in classroom settings and in pull out settings
Plan and provide daily focused, research-based interventions to students using approved instructional materials
Responsible for effective instruction which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques
Responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement and behavior
Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives
Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Documents the learning problems of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as required
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness
Attends staff meetings as required
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners
Foster learning environment that is safe and welcoming where all students thrive, providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability
Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting
Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners
Additional duties and responsibilities as determined by the Principal and/or Designee